At home that evening, Pablo shows up with his girlfriend, Marisol, and Diego. Before Camila has a chance to say anything to Diego, Roxana calls. Marisa, one of the players on their soccer team, quit after being abused by her boyfriend. Roxana is outraged and wants to find a way to help Marisa; Camila is also upset but recognizes that Marisa is in a tough situation. She has a daughter to take care of but doesn’t have any money. Things are complicated for her. Camila and Roxana resolve to find a replacement for Marisa and figure out a way to help their friend.

Camila resists the urge to call Diego, and at soccer practice the next day, she gets the chance to play a scrimmage against a North American team on tour in Argentina—Coach Gabi’s team. Camila knows that if she makes a good impression, Gabi’s connections could be her ticket to playing soccer in the States. Arriving at the pitch, Camila notices how her team looks in comparison to the North American team: “a puzzle made up of mismatched pieces” (162).